Earth is a planet born of fire.
For billions of years, volcanoes have helped create the world we know. From the continents to the air we breathe and even life itself, all have their origins in fire. These processes have created extraordinary...

Grab your mask and snorkel and come on an unforgettable adventure! Great Barrier Reef captures the natural beauty of the world’s largest living wonder and introduces us to the visionaries and citizen scientists who are helping us better understand this...

Join an immersive IMAX adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world's most amazing dogs. No stranger to superheroes himself, Chris Evans narrates this inspiring true story about remarkable (or is that...

The Fleet's newest exhibition, Pause|Play, is an invitation for the young and the young-at-heart to leave the digital world behind, hit pause on their busy lives and recapture the nostalgia of play. Science has shown that play has a number of cognitive,...

As Tim Gunn is fond of saying, “Make. It. Work!” And that’s the idea behind our Make-It Workshop, a creative and interactive workshop for innovators and other curious minds. We invite you to stop by Studio X (formerly Tinkering Studio) on Saturdays to...

Stay and play—and save!—until 10 p.m. on Friday nights this summer!
Bring the entire family to experience the Fleet at night! Enjoy extended evening hours at the Fleet in celebration of The Art of Summer in Balboa Park. Peruse Pause|Play late into...

Grownups! You get the science center all to yourself (no kids allowed!) to explore exhibits at a savings, enjoy an adult beverage and rock out to music on Saturday nights this summer.
Adult Recess provides your chance to take over the Fleet's...

The first Monday of every month, seniors 65 and better can enjoy the Science Center exhibits, a show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and a lecture on the quietest day of the month for only $10! No coupons or additional discounts are accepted. The Fleet...

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Join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. or 8:15 p.m. for a tour of the solar system narrated by the Fleet’s astronomer. Journey through the cosmos with us as we explore a new topic each month.
For optimal viewing, each show is...

Join us on the second weekend of each month to investigate exciting science topics. Sessions will be filled with new challenges, hands-on activities and interaction with local scientists. Throughout the year, we will explore an array of fields including...

Guidelines for Donation Requests

The Fleet Science Center is a nonprofit organization. If you would like to donate to the Fleet, we welcome your support! Please contact the Development Department at (619) 238-1233 x 753.

If you are seeking a donation from the Fleet Science Center, please follow the procedures below.

We provide one pair of passes (each pass is good for one theater show and a visit to our hands-on exhibit galleries; value $43.90 total) per nonprofit organization per year for donation requests (silent auction, door prizes, opportunity drawing, incentives, awards, etc.). We receive dozens of requests each month; thus we must limit our donation to one pair of passes per organization per year, upon request.

A letter is required for all requests. It should be on the organization's letterhead with the following information: date of event, the organization's tax identification number, how the passes will be used (see above) and if there is a deadline for inclusion in printed materials for event. We must receive the letter a minimum of 30 days prior to the date you need the passes.

A self-addressed stamped envelope is also required for all requests. This will ensure that the passes go to the correct person at the correct address.

The request and self-addressed stamped envelope should be sent to:

Fleet Science Center

ATTN: Marketing Assistant

P.O. Box 33303

San Diego, CA 92163-3303

Note: Passes are usually sent out in the middle of the month after requests are received. Requests sent by fax or e-mail will not be accepted.